IWS
Houston
United States
7,713 km
4,793 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
7,713 km
4,793 mi / 4,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
56°
northeast

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IWS LIS
Airport Name West Houston Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code IWS LIS
ICAO Code KIWS LPPT
City Houston Lisbon
Country United States Portugal
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 111 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 29.820000, -95.670000 38.780000, -9.140000

Houston (IWS) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 7,713 kilometers (4,793 miles / 4,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:28 in Houston, it's 13:28 in Lisbon. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Houston (IWS) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the West Houston Airport (IWS) and Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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